Clubs & Societies



Structured course covering various Jazz styles Tunes rehearsed for a concert performance Advice on Chords, Scales, Structure, Musicianship All instruments.

Thursday evening

Croydon Village Reading Room

Contact Ray Batson, 01582 453419
Johnson Matthey Vintage Club

For the retired JM work force and their families. Organised outings, talks, etc.
Meetings first Tuesday every month (Feb-Dec),  2.30-3.30pm.
Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston, SG8 5PT

01763 246960
Junior Park Run

Free, family-friendly, volunteer-run event for children ages 4-14. Run or walk 2k run around the Wimpole Estate Junior Parkrun course, every Sunday 9-10am - all welcome!
Wimpole Estate, Arrington, SG8 OBW

Khandel Light

Khandel light works to improve the lives of the vulnerable and disadvantaged families in Khandel and its surrounding villages situated in the desert State of Rajasthan, India.

A not-for-profit club for Kickboxing and Kung Fu, ages 7-adult.

Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Various locations in Royston.

Glen, 07563 755199
King James Academy – Junior Site

King James Academy - Junior Site,
Garden Walk,
Royston,
SG8 7JF

01763 242236

King James Academy - Senior Site,
Garden Walk,
Royston,
SG8 7JH

01763 242236

Come to learn to knit or bring along your own project.

great way to make new friends.  All abilities welcome.

Weekly, Thursday mornings.

Royston and District Museum, 5 Lower King Street, Royston, SG8 5AL.

01763 242587

Soft play for children under 5 years , bubbles & refreshments. Available for private party hire.

Tuesday & Friday mornings 9.40am - 12 noon.

Gt Shelford Memorial Hall

Contact Emma 07891747498 or Heidi 07527301607
Kumon Maths & English

Kumon after-school programmes for children of all ages and abilities help build confidence and study-skills.
Catholic Church Hall, Melbourn Road, Royston SG8 7DB

Sally McMeekin 01763 787991

Ladybird Playgroup is a vibrant and fun, 24-place setting, for children aged 2.3 to 4.5 years of age.

Ladybird Playgroup
School Lane
Thriplow
Royston
Herts SG8 7RH

Contact Sharon McGinty, 01763 208055

Last Saturday of the month. 2-3pm.
Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston SG8 9JN

Call 0300 123 4049 for more information
Email: libraries.information@hertfordshire.gov.uk

0300 123 4049

Open to all families who have a child with additional needs and their siblings. Come meet fellow parents who truly understand your journey.
Let the kids make a mess somewhere that isn’t your house (winning!)

Also, you can hire out Lego, ideal for keeping kids occupied at parties, weddings, christenings etc.
Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston  SG8 5PT. First Saturday of the month, 2-4pm

To book, email cathryn.phillips@googlemail.com

Dance, drama, acting, singing and musical theatre classes and workshops for all ages. Various times.

9 Melbourn Rd, Royston, Herts. SG8 7BP

0330 124 6868

Come & Learn to dance the Lindy Hop, the oldest, most exciting & stylish form of swing dancing around.

Contact Paul and Debbie, 01763 242949
Lingualounge Language Classes in Royston

Various classes for Italian, French and Spanish conversation/improvement for adults

Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays day time and evening

Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT

07775 640794

Based in Litlington Village hall, with a large, stimulating outside area providing exciting and varied educational play in a safe, secure environment for children aged 2yrs+.

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9.15am - 2.45pm
Tuesday: 9.15am- 12.15pm
Friday: 11.45am - 2.45pm

Contact Yvonne, 07984 935193

Little Hands Nursery School – Melbourn, having a dedicated baby room, provides quality preschool care and education for children aged six months and over.

The setting occupies the former Melbourn Village Sports & Social Club, ideally situated between the children’s play area and sports field on the Moor in the heart of Melbourn village.

Contact 01763 260964

For any children below school age and their carers.

Free entry.

Fridays, 9.30 - 11am.

Royston Evangelical Church, York Way, Royston SG8 5HJ

All aspects of the Performing Arts in Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, 1-2-1 Sessions and Group Workshops for adults and children, including:
Acting, Musical Theatre, Speaking in Public, Speaking Verse & Prose, Devised Drama, Drama School Audition Prep (Monologue, Song & Dance), Interview Technique, Confidence Building, Improvisation Technique, First Wedding Dance Choreography

07799 311790
Make Lunch Club

Make Lunch is a club for families to connect with each other, share a meal and have fun! On your first visit you will be greated by our team leader who will help you to feel welcome. Our volunteers will entertain your children with games and activities so you can relax and enjoy your meal.

Make Lunch Holiday Club is for you if your children are eligible for free school meals or you’re struggling on a tight budget at the moment! We ask all of our families to register for Make Lunch by completing a short, online form. Please contact us for more information and to register your family.

Our fun sessions include lunch, crafts, games and special events for the children. Our club is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 12noon till 1.30pm during school holidays. Feel free to go out for a bit and leave your kids or join in yourself!

All children (and adults) are welcome, but we do ask that children under 4 are accompanied by an adult.

The Old Schoolhouse, 4 Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JL

01763 230350

History, Craft. Tea and Cakes. Free Entry

Second Tuesday of the month,  2.30 – 4.30pm

Ashwell Village Museum, Swan Street, Ashwell, Baldock, Herts, SG7 5NY

01462 742956

MC- Sport Pavillion

01763 263313

Fri's 6-10pm, For ages 8 - 21+ (i.e. Masters class)

Contact Jenny Brackley, 01763 244593

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